Bailes today released a statement regarding the enactment of 30 new measures taking effect on January 1, stemming from the many legislative achievements delivered to Texans...

State Representative Ernest Bailes announced he will seek re-election for his fifth term, furthering his unwavering commitment to the residents of Hardin, Liberty, San Jacinto, and East Montgomery counties. Reflecting on his tenure in the Texas House...

Yesterday, State Representative Ernest Bailes and fellow House Republicans passed SB 3 and SB 4, constituting the strongest legislative border security package in the country. These measures will now proceed to the Governor’s desk...

During the 88th regular and special sessions, the Texas legislature passed 14 joint resolutions proposing amendments to the Texas constitution. These proposals will be up for approval by the voters of Texas on the November 7, 2023 ballot...

Throughout the 88th Legislative Session, many Texas legislators fought for the needs of Texas’ 5.4 public school students and made decisions that were the very best for their communities and their schools...

Throughout the 88th Legislature's regular session and in two subsequent special sessions, legislators have been working tirelessly over the past seven months to deliver legislative victories...

During their first meeting of 2023, House members of the Texas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus elected Representative Ernest Bailes to serve as the House’s Chairman...